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公开(公告)号：US20240350092A1
公开(公告)日：2024-10-24
申请号：US18591130
申请日：2024-02-29
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Alan Rego , Joseph Vartolone , Jeffrey Harold Paige , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Melissa Banks
CPC classification number: A61B5/708 , A61B6/0414 , A61B8/403 , A61B5/055 , A61B6/502 , A61B8/0825
Abstract: Breast securement devices for imaging systems are provided. The securement device can include a breast tray configured to support a patient's breast. In one example, one or more walls extend from the breast tray to receive the patient's breast. In another example, a pair of arms pivotably extend at least partially over the breast tray to receive the patient's breast therebetween. In still another example, a membrane covers the breast tray and the patient's breast and selectively couples to the breast tray via a suction force. In yet another example, a paddle includes a plurality of flexible fingers that contour to the patient's breast, or includes an array of pins that independently slide within of the paddle and contour to the patient's breast, or includes a bladder having non-Newtonian fluid. Additionally or alternatively, a sling may receive the patient's breast and support the breast from below.
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公开(公告)号：US20240108296A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-04
申请号：US18366760
申请日：2023-08-08
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth F. DeFreitas , Tarpit Patel , Alan Rego , Danielle Niremberg , Douglas Myers , Shusheng He
CPC classification number: A61B6/045 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/025
Abstract: A breast support platform for an x-ray imaging system includes a housing having a compression plate and a front wall, and a heating system disposed at least partially within the housing. The heating system is configured to heat at least a portion of the compression plate, at least a portion of the front wall, or at least a portion of the compression plate and the front wall. In an example, the heating system includes a transparent conducting film coupled to an inner surface of the housing. In another example, the heating system includes a blower disposed at least partially within the housing, and the blower is configured to channel hot air across an inner surface of the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US20200286613A1
公开(公告)日：2020-09-10
申请号：US16809272
申请日：2020-03-04
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Alan Rego
Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for detecting X-ray tube output roll off (e.g., reduction in X-ray tube radiation output). In aspects, one or more radiation doses may be delivered to an imaging phantom by an X-ray tube as part of a quality control process. The quality control data may be tracked over a period of time and used to update the tube output file corresponding to the X-ray tube. Based on the quality control data and the tube output file updates, the output roll off of the X-ray tube may be detected and tracked at frequent intervals. The frequent tracking of the output roll off may enable the early detection of X-ray tube failure and/or a prediction of an X-ray tube replacement date.
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公开(公告)号：US12295759B2
公开(公告)日：2025-05-13
申请号：US18119055
申请日：2023-03-08
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth DeFreitas , Jay A. Stein , Alan Rego
Abstract: A breast compression paddle includes a bracket, a rigid substrate, and a foam compressive element. The bracket removably secures the breast compression paddle to an imaging system. The rigid substrate is secured to the bracket and includes a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite the first edge. The foam compressive element is slidably secured to the rigid substrate.
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公开(公告)号：US11998371B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-04
申请号：US18195176
申请日：2023-05-09
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Shawn St. Pierre , Alan Rego , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Joseph Vartolone , Timothy Wells
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/0492 , A61B6/461 , A61B6/502
Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
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公开(公告)号：US11759153B2
公开(公告)日：2023-09-19
申请号：US17314806
申请日：2021-05-07
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth F. DeFreitas , Tarpit Patel , Alan Rego , Danielle Niremberg
CPC classification number: A61B6/045 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/025 , A61B2562/0271
Abstract: A breast support platform for an x-ray imaging system includes a housing having a compression plate and a front wall, and a heating system disposed at least partially within the housing. The heating system is configured to heat at least a portion of the compression plate, at least a portion of the front wall, or at least a portion of the compression plate and the front wall. In an example, the heating system includes a transparent conducting film coupled to an inner surface of the housing. In another example, the heating system includes a blower disposed at least partially within the housing, and the blower is configured to channel hot air across an inner surface of the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US11751824B2
公开(公告)日：2023-09-12
申请号：US17814369
申请日：2022-07-22
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Kenneth F. Defreitas , Alan Rego , Richard Gladwin Edwards , Zhenxue Jing , Jay A. Stein , Diane Conlin , Timothy N. Wells
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/025 , A61B6/032
Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.
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公开(公告)号：US12268535B2
公开(公告)日：2025-04-08
申请号：US17279364
申请日：2019-09-25
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor： Timothy N. Wells , Juliette Buccilli , Alan Rego , Joseph Vartolone
Abstract: An imaging system includes an x-ray tube head, a support arm, and a compression system coupled to the support arm. The compression system is independently rotatable relative to the x-ray tube head and includes a compression paddle, a support platform, and an x-ray receptor. The imaging system also includes a light assembly coupled to the support arm and disposed above the compression paddle. The light assembly is configured to direct one or more beams of light towards the support platform.
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公开(公告)号：US12127873B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-29
申请号：US18366760
申请日：2023-08-08
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth F. DeFreitas , Tarpit Patel , Alan Rego , Danielle Niremberg , Douglas Myers , Shusheng He
CPC classification number: A61B6/502 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/045 , A61B6/025 , A61B2562/0271
Abstract: A breast support platform for an x-ray imaging system includes a housing having a compression plate and a front wall, and a heating system disposed at least partially within the housing. The heating system is configured to heat at least a portion of the compression plate, at least a portion of the front wall, or at least a portion of the compression plate and the front wall. In an example, the heating system includes a transparent conducting film coupled to an inner surface of the housing. In another example, the heating system includes a blower disposed at least partially within the housing, and the blower is configured to channel hot air across an inner surface of the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US11737717B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-29
申请号：US17407452
申请日：2021-08-20
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor： John W. Robinson , Kenneth Defreitas , Adrian Hunsdon , Rachel Chandler , Ashwini Kshirsagar , David Wolff , Alan Rego
CPC classification number: A61B6/46 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/4435 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/548
Abstract: A method of imaging a breast of a patient using an imaging system includes applying, with a first component of the imaging system, a compressive force to the breast. A second component of the imaging system is positioned in a start position. The imaging system sends a first guidance signal to the patient. An imaging procedure of the breast is performed with the second component of the imaging system. Subsequent to performing the imaging procedure, a second guidance signal is sent to the patient.
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